For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 9,645 students in 99701, AK.
The top-ranked public high schools in 99701, AK are Golden Heart Academy, Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Lathrop High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 99701 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alaska public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 25% statewide average). High schools in 99701, AK have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 99701 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Alaska average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea), with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alaska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best 99701, AK Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Heart Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1502 Wilbur St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1536
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea)
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2157 Van Horn Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 374-2200
Gr: PK-12 | 7,876 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Lathrop High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-7794
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Alternative Learning Systems
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
397 Hamilton Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 452-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 99701, AK?
The top-ranked public high schools in 99701, AK include Golden Heart Academy, Interior Distance Education Of Alaska (Idea) and Lathrop High School.
How many public high schools are located in 99701?
5 public high schools are located in 99701.
What is the racial composition of students in 99701?
99701 public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public high schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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